How severe is CVE-2018-16281?

CVE-2018-16281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-16281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16281?

CVE-2018-16281 affects Deiser Profields-project Custom Fields. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16281?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-16281 published?

CVE-2018-16281 was published on 2018-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16281

CVE-2018-16281 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Deiser Profields-project Custom Fields with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Deiser Profields-project Custom Fields
Published: 2018-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The DEISER "Profields - Project Custom Fields" app before 6.0.2 for Jira has Incorrect Access Control.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16281?: The DEISER "Profields - Project Custom Fields" app before 6.0.2 for Jira has Incorrect Access Control.
How severe is CVE-2018-16281?: CVE-2018-16281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-16281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16281?: CVE-2018-16281 affects Deiser Profields-project Custom Fields. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16281?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-16281 published?: CVE-2018-16281 was published on 2018-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1210816/profields-project-custom-fields/version-history

Affected products (1)

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